ISAAC HAY, farmer, Jackson Twp., Sec. 17; P.O. Anamosa; born October 19, 1823, in Virginia; when a child, he came with his parents to Vigo Co., Ind.; in 1848, he came to Jones Co, Iowa. He owns 180 acres of land. Married Dortha Shew in 1845; she was born in 1824, in North Carolina; had five children, four living—A. W., W. A., John F. and L. O.; lost Henry, in June, 1874, aged 16 years. Has been Township Collector. School Director, etc. Democrat.